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CONTENTS

Cover Holland Park’s new Vice President, 14-year-old Jackson Brown.

Photo Tom Sharman

Volume 41 Issue 1

24 – Come & Try Day

6 – Bowls on sale!

28 – Rising Star

29 – Umpire with Joan

08 Bundy welcomes State Juniors

16 Arm bowls in 2018

Endless talent and nail-biting play was the order of the day at Across the Waves and Burnett Bowls Clubs in the 2018 State Junior Champs

Recap and upcoming events for arm bowlers

14 Meet young Jackson

18 Australian Championships

Holland Park’s Jackson Brown is the club’s new VP at age 14

Top players striving for Aussie Champ trophies

15 Comm Games Debut

26 Bundy’s bounce-back

Lynne Seymour and Jake Fehlberg talk to BQ about their thoughts and plans for their first Commonwealth Games

How East Bundaberg Bowls Club came up swimming after two floods

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From the President with BQ’s Peter Williamson

The year has started off with a lot of work to be done in the match area for inclusion of new and exciting competitions state wide. A work in progress and all will be revealed in the coming months.

The Junior State Championships held at Bundaberg produced many nail biting finishes.

One of which saw the Thursday Island fours side out of the play off for gold by one shot on the last end relegating them into third place. A great achievement for this young side.

It was pleasing to see players travelling from as far away as Thursday Island, Cunnamulla, Roma, Longreach and Charters Towers just to name a few.

The under 18’s sides will now undergo a new building period as quite a number have now reached the age of 18 years and are no longer eligible.

The winners of each section were: Open U/18 Fours: S. Wilson, R. Rixon, J. Cottell, N. Cahill Open U/18 Pairs: J. Cottell, N. Cahill Open U/15 Pairs: S. Collier, T. Jesberg Open U/18 Triples: R. Rixon, J. Cottell, N. Cahill U/18 Singles Girls: R. Rixon U/18 Boys: C. Flegler U/15 Singles Girls: C. Wilson U/15 Boys: J. Rynne Thanks to Burnett and Across the Waves Bowls Clubs for hosting the State Junior Championships.

The effort put in by all the volunteers to make the event a great success is most appreciated by players, spectators and all at Bowls Queensland.

Something to reflect upon: Throughout this sport officials do make honest mistakes and I have found it far better to go quietly and have these mistakes rectified rather than try to denigrate those persons who volunteer their time and effort to make our sport enjoyable for all. Remember it could be you next to make an error in judgement whilst officiating at an event.

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forJuniors The 2018 Junior State Championships were held in Bundaberg on January 13–18. Bundaberg district junior development officer Des Kemp said there was a high standard of play across the board judging by the scores.

“In most cases it came down to the last few ends or even needed an extra end to separate the winners,” Kemp said.

“With the talent which was on show at the competition this year, you can bet a lot of the senior players will be looking over their shoulders in the future.

“I’d like to thank the clubs, players and volunteers for making this year’s competition such a fantastic week of bowls.”

Fours:

After a slow start following their first-round loss, the experienced fours team of Shervawn Wilson (Tin Can Bay), Rebecca Rixon (Kawana), Jessie Cottell (Broadbeach) and Nick Cahill (Across The Waves) clawed their way back to finish as 2018’s Fours champs after a 25-10 win.

The silver medal honours went to the 2017 Secondary School Cup title winner Ty Jesberg (Longreach) and fellow teammates Isabella Lawson (Enoggera), Brittanny Wiley (Binjour) and skip Jake Rynne (North Toowoomba).

The semi-final proved to be the more thrilling watch for spectators with Rynne’s team stealing a spot in the final 8 queensland bowler february 2018

SINGLES U15 Singles Champ Caysee Wilson, U18 Singles Champ Rebecca Rixon, U15 Singles Champ Jake Rynne, U18 Singles Champ Carl Flegler

TRIPLES U18 Open Triples Rebecca Rixon, Nick Cahill, Jessie Cottell

FOURS U18 Open Fours Champions Jessie Cottell, Rebecca Rixon, Shervawn Wilson and Nick Cahill

from the Thursday Island contingent of Samuel Collier, Coen Nicholls, Liam Birch and skip Joshua Collier with an exhilarating three shot conversion in the dying moments of the game.

Triples: Cahill, Cottell and Rixon took centre stage once again in the triples after their big win in the fours. However, this time around they were to face Rynne’s triples team consisting of himself, Belmont Services’ Kane Nelson and Helensvale’s Shane White.

The game went back and forth between teams until Cahill took a one-shot lead with one end left to play. Rynne’s team were able to pull themselves back from the brink to level the game 16-16 on the final end, which forced a bonus end tie breaker which Cahill’s team capitalised on to pick up one shot and win the game 17-16.

Pairs: Cottell and Cahill continued their top form and went from strength to strength in the U18 Pairs sectional play by defeating Coen Nicholls and Joshua Collier 24-8, which they followed up

with a 20-5 win over Franzi Strasser (Kawana) and Kain Wallis (Tin Can Bay).

They then pulled off a narrow 17-15 victory over Jake Rynne and Kane Nelson in the semis to line themselves up a date in the final against Enoggera’s Isabella Lawson and Shervawn Wilson (who defeated Rixon and White in their semi final 20-13). Cahill and Cottell proved to be the dominate force and walked away from the 19-11 final as the victors.

In the bronze medal playoff, Rynne and Nelson thwarted Rixon and White’s attempt to take third place with a 21-11 win.

In the U15 pairs, Samuel Collier and Ty Jesberg managed to pull off a title win following a shaky start with a first-round defeat in the sectional play against Tin Can Bay’s Kyandra Kelly and Zayah Morgan (Capalaba), which finished 17-9.

Despite a setback in the first round, the boys managed to claw their way back with two successive wins to set themselves up for a semi-final battle against Biloela’s Scott Dittman and Clancy Biggar (North Dalby).

U18 Triples Silver winners

U18 Pairs Silver winners

2018

WINNERS

U18 Fours Bronze winners

U15 Pairs Silver winners

Under 18 Open Fours Shervawn Wilson, Rebecca Rixon, Jessie Cottell, Nick Cahill

Under 18 Open Triples U15 Pairs Bronze winners

U18 Fours Bronze winners

Rebecca Rixon, Jessie Cottell, Nick Cahill

Under 18 Open Pairs

PAIRS U18 Open Pairs Champs Nick Cahill and Jessie Cottell

Jessie Cottell & Nick Cahill

Under 15 Open Pairs Samuel Collier & Ty Jesberg U18 Pairs Bronze winners

U18 Triples Bronze winners

Under 18 Boys Singles Carl Flegler

Under 18 Girls Singles Rebecca Rixon

Under 15 Boys Singles Jake Rynne

PAIRS U15 Pairs Champs Samuel Collier and Ty Jesberg

Dittman and Biggar looked to be the favourites after three straight wins in the sectional rounds, but Collier and Jesberg threw a spanner in the works with a huge 31-5 win.

The final saw the pairing take on Enoggera’s Bradley Flegler and Biolela’s Shane Rideout in a tight game which saw skip Jesberg and Collier squeeze over the line to take home gold with a 17-15 triumph.

In the bronze playoff, Helensvale’s Corey Marshall and John Hammond (Roma) trumped Dittman and Biggar 21-10 to finish third.

Singles: In the Under 18 Boys competition Enoggera’s Carl Flegler claimed his first singles title win in the competition with a blistering performance in the sectional rounds, where he won both games including an impressive 21-0 win over Colby Coffison from Charters Towers.

Flegler maintained his form going undefeated through the post sectional round and the semi-final to take on Swifts’ Sean Gillis in the grand final.

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Flegler stormed in front opening up a huge lead but Gillis was not going to let Flegler take home the title with ease and brought the score back level on 20-20 on the 23rd end, both needed just one shot to take home the title but it was Flegler who prevailed to claim this year’s U18 Boys Singles title on 21-20.

In the U18 Girls Singles Rebecca Rixon triumphed over the competition securing a win in all four of her games to claim her third title of the competition following her wins in the fours and triples.

In the Under 15 Boys Singles Jake Rynne claimed his first U15 singles title win following an undefeated run throughout the competition and a 21-18 win over Shane Rideout in the final.

In the Under 15 Girls singles Tin Can Bay’s Caysee Wilson went back-to-back and defended her 2017 title with an undefeated run in the sectional rounds and a 21-8 win over Glasshouse’s Chloe Runge.

Check out bowlsqld.org for more photos of the event.

Photos: Janet Ogden

Under 15 Girls Singles Caysee Wilson To see the full results head to the Bowls Queensland website.

squads QLD Junior Squad for 2018 GIRLS Kyandra Kelly (Tin Can Bay BC) Isabella Lawson (Enoggera BC) Zayah Morgan (Capalaba BC) Hanna Ogden (Bargara BC) Breanna Pegg (Burnett BC) Chloe Runge (Glasshouse Country BC) Caysee Wilson (Tin Can Bay BC)

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CEO REPORT with BQ’s Brett Wilkie Welcome to another great year of bowls in Queensland. What an exciting year it will be with the highlight of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. We will be looking to utilise this event to promote our game as much as we can to get more people through the doors of our bowls clubs.

AGM Nominations opened in January for the following positions on the Bowls QLD Board: Vice President, Director of Finance and 2 Board Directors which closed on the 29th January. Details of nominations received will be in the March Bowler and the Bowls QLD AGM will be held on the 21st March.

Regional Bowls Managers (RBM’s) Unfortunately, Tropical Far North RBM Paul Jackson has tendered his resignation to Bowls Australia to take up a role with the North Mackay Bowls Club. Paul was very passionate about his role and was a great assistance to many clubs in the area. He will be missed and we at Bowls QLD wish him all the best in future endeavours.

Bowls Australia have advertised this position to seek a replacement for Paul, this closed on the 19th January with interviews planned not long after.

QLD Junior Championships Congratulations to all juniors who participated and to all medal winners in the QLD Junior State Championships held at the Burnett and Across the Waves Bowls Clubs in Bundaberg during January. Thank you and well done to Bundaberg District officials who assisted with the event led by Des Kemp, also to both clubs and their volunteers for their contribution. Thanks, must go to all the parents/guardians who travelled with the juniors to this event, especially the ones who travelled from as far as Thursday Island and Cunnamulla etc.

Thank you to our Match Committee for running a great event and our selectors who made the journey to select a new Junior State Squad, well done to all who made the cut.

Bowls QLD Event Hosting Expressions of Interest are open for any clubs interested in nominating to host the following Bowls QLD events: • 2018 State District Mixed Pairs • 2018 State Champion of Club Champion Finals Series • 2018 State Pennant Finals • 2018 State Multi-Disability Championships • 2019 District Sides & State Championships • 2019 Junior State Titles

State Championships Entries are open for the 2018 State Championships to be held on the Sunshine Coast from 14 – 27 May. Thank you to the Sunshine Coast Council who have agreed to sponsor the event. District Sides will also be held on the Sunshine Coast prior to the State Championships.

Nominations are also open for the Queensland Indoor Qualifying rounds held in April (women) and June (men).

Representatives Good luck to our teams selected to represent QLD vs NSW on the 12th & 13th February 2018 at Raymond Terrace BC NSW. This series will also include the U25 Test Series at the same time/venue, go QLD!!

Thank you Thank you to Wayne Thompson for volunteering his services to assist our Bowls QLD administration staff recently.

Vale – Lyn Thorp We at Bowls QLD were sad to see that Lyn Thorp passed away recently. Lyn was the current President of the Caboolture District Ladies and wife of Bowls QLD Coaching Committee Coordinator Alan Thorp. Our thoughts are with Thorpy and his family. It was great to see around 200 people including many from the bowling community at the funeral to pay their respects.

Roma’s first state rep Bowls Queensland’s CEO Brett Wilkie travelled from Brisbane to present Roma’s first ever state representative Robert Hammond with his brand new QLD state uniform. The new teammates managed to sneak in a roll up on Roma’s terrific greens too.

Although Wilkie was the eventual winner of the exhibition match, it had been a great display of skill from both bowlers.

“We had a hard-fought game with plenty of support from the local crowd,” Wilkie said.

“It was great to see the locals’ passion for the game and their support for Rob. “Bowls was the real winner!”

The trip also gave Brett the chance to give a talk to the local bowlers about the future of lawn bowls in Country Queensland and Roma Bowls Club member David Bowden said it was good to hear BQ were paying attention to the country clubs.

Bowls Queensland would like to say thank you to Qantaslink who sponsored Brett’s flights to Roma.

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Robert Hammond is presented with his Queensland Team uniform for 2018 by BQ CEO Brett Wilkie.

Photo by David Bowden.

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A brighter future for Holland Park At the tender age of 14, Jackson Brown is Holland Park Sports & Community Club’s youngest vice president ever.

The year 10 student says he plans to bring a new perspective to the club and be part of the progressive movement within Holland Park, which wants to modernise and build the core business to make sure the club is financially viable for the future.

“There’s a lot of people my age who think bowls is just a sport for old men, but they have never even played it and I think if they gave it a go they’d understand the sport is more than just a game played by ‘old people’ and is actually a lot of fun,” Brown said.

“As far as the club goes we are getting new windows installed, updating some of the interior and making the club much more appealing to the local area.

Holland Park’s secretary Bruce Cocks says he thinks Brown’s appointment has been the right move for the club.

“He was appointed due to the respect the members have for the young fella; he’s a nice bloke and he’s got a fresh set of ideas and that’s what we need if the club is going to continue to grow at a time when many clubs are closing,” Cocks said.

“He’s got the future ahead of him and it’s important to involve the younger ones as they will be the future; a lot of older members don’t like change and we’ve had that resistance here too, but we’re replacing the ones that leave with people who accept change and embrace it.

“We’re moving on too so we’ll still be here in 15 years and we want the club to become a bowls hub.

“I think it’s important to maintain the history of the club but ensure that it stays with the times as well.

“Those clubs who don’t want to change are fooling themselves and will disappear.

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“That “change” is to bring in those social bowlers, money from the bar and functions etc...

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“You don’t make money from the bowlers, they cost the club for the most part and even though I am a bowler myself, that’s the way it is.”

Road to the Games We caught up with Lynne Seymour (67) and Jake Fehlberg (23) about their Commonwealth Games debut to hear more about their thoughts and plans for April this year.

The vision-impaired mixed pairs in the Games will see Lynne as lead (with Director Robert Seymour) and Jake as skip (with Director Grant Fehlberg).

Lynne Seymour

Jake Fehlberg

Q Are you and Bob both feeling confident about the games?

A I feel great, but it has started to sink in as we get closer to the games itself. It’s hard to say who’s more excited between the two of us. It’s a dream come true though and something I’ve wanted to do since I first started playing bowls in 1985. When we heard we would be playing we were ecstatic and high-fiving! Our entire family is excited and our son is hoping he can get the chance to come down and watch us compete.

Q How are you feeling with the games only a few months away now?

What has been your biggest competition before the games?

A The 2017 International Blind Bowls Association World Championships in South Africa was probably the biggest event I have competed in so far. I went out sort of unknown and came back to Australia as a dual gold medallist which was amazing. It gave me an insight as to what would be expected of me at the Comm Games with regards to the level of competition I will be facing.

Q

Who will be your toughest opponents at the games?

A I’m not sure exactly who is coming over yet but it will be a tough competition either way, with the Commonwealth Games attracting the best of the best, so there will be a lot of good players representing every country. It’s hard to say who will be the cream of the crop just yet.

Q

How have you been preparing for the games?

A We have been training with the squad in Brisbane at different clinics on a pretty regular basis and when I’m at home I train a couple of days a week. It’s been harder of late as our season has wrapped up in Townsville and it has been incredibly hot, but I have been practising different scenarios as well as playing singles against Bob and my son to make sure there’s a bit of variety in my training.

Q

What makes you and Bob such a great team?

A We make a great team because we’ve been married for 50 years, so we’ve gotten to know each other just a little bit! We know each other’s thoughts and gel well and hopefully it will show on the green. We are feeling confident about the games and regardless of what’s happening, we’re just going to focus on each game and take things as they come.

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What are you hoping to achieve at the games?

We win a gold with Jake and do the country proud!

I’m really excited it’s the highest achievement I’ve had so far and Dad’s incredibly proud of me.

The games are at the peak of competitive bowls, so it’s an honour to be playing on behalf of Australia. I still don’t know what I’ve gotten myself into, it’s all new and it hasn’t sunk in just yet!

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Q Your Dad’s also your director, so how does it feel to be competing alongside him?

A It’s great to be going to the games with my Dad, as it’s something we are experiencing together and it’s something only a few people ever get to do, so it’s a special feeling.

Q

Do you feel as if you are ready?

I’ve only had limited experience playing internationally, which has all sort of come about within the last eight months. I’ve come close to being selected for other major international events, but have always just missed out on selection despite winning a number of titles. So, it’s pretty amazing to be picked for the games, although, I do feel like I have earned my right to be there now as I have put in the hard work. We’ve also been doing a lot of training with the squad and I have been training with my club coach Ron Alexander too, who has been a huge help.

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Q

How are you fitting in with the rest of the squad?

The last few training camps I have been staying with Bob and Lynne so we have been getting on brilliantly. She has plenty of experience playing major competitions and has given me a few tips. The whole squad has been supportive too and everyone has said if I ever need help to get motivated or if I’m nervous about something, they told me I just need to give them a ring and they will help me with it and spur me on which has been good.

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Q

What are you hoping to achieve at the games?

A My ultimate goal for the Comm Games is to win a gold medal for Australia.

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d a e h a r a e y T he

By David Johnson

The Maroon Arm Bowlers Association Inc (MABA) was formed three years ago with the prime objective of coordinating Queensland Arm Bowlers and entering a team in the Australian Arm Bowling Sides Championships.

MABA has since competed in two annual championships, winning their first State Shield by defeating South Australia at Broadbeach in 2016, then in 2017 at Moama and collected a further two State Shields by defeating South Australia and Western Australia.

The margin between NSW and Victoria narrowed in 2017 and MABA is aiming to move past NSW at the 2018 Championships to be held at East Maitland in September.

To be considered for the team, arm bowlers need to be members of MABA and be seen at MABA sanctioned Arm Bowler’s Tournaments that are held at bowling clubs from Tweed Heads to Hervey Bay. The team for 2018 is currently under review with all positions open to stronger arm bowlers. Strong, consistent performances, especially against current team members, can result in an invitation to be part of the 2018 squad from which the team will be selected.

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Squad members are expected to play in the Queensland State Arm Bowlers singles and pairs Championships in April, the Queensland State Titles in May and Australian Open in June.

The results from these events will be considered when the team is being selected.

It is acknowledged the MABA team is being selected from a relatively small part of Queensland and steps are being taken to expand our coverage.

A branch of MABA was recently established in the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg area and enquiries have been received to establish a branch in the Mackay area. Branches operate as a sub-committee of MABA with the authority to coordinate arm bowlers and hold arm bowler’s tournaments within their area.

The long bowling arm of the law From time to time MABA receives calls from members complaining about the way they are treated by other bowlers and Club Officials.

The most recent event occurred on the Gold Coast during the first round of Premier 7’s when an umpire, without appeal from the opposition, approached an arm bowler and insisted on seeing the arm bowlers approved card/certificate to use the device.

When the arm bowler said he did not have his card on him, the umpire stood him down from the game.

In response to the question, “Was the umpire able to stop the arm bowler from playing, as nothing could be found in the rules or conditions of play?” I pointed out that Law 41.5 allows use of an artificial device and Law 57.1.8 authorises Member National Authorities (BA) to make regulations covering use of artificial devices. Bowls Australia (BA) sanctioned their Artificial Devices Policy in May 2016 and under point 5.1 Bowlers Arms it states: 5.1.2 Challenge on appeal to an umpire regarding a bowler’s arm could occur before the trial ends or up to 10 minutes after a game (but not during the game).

5.1.2.3 If a player is using an approved bowler’s arm but does not have an approval card/certificate with them on the day, the player must prove to the controlling body of the competition they have approval to use a bowler’s arm from their state/territory within five working days of the challenge.

I am aware that the BA Artificial Devices Policy is currently under review and was part of a sub-committee that submitted some minor recommendations for change, however the official review date is May 2018 and I am unaware of any changes being brought into effect in recent times.

Accordingly, I feel umpires do not have the power to randomly approach arm bowers and demand to see their card and if they do so on appeal, the arm bowler has five days to produce the card if they do not have it with them.

The implications of this umpire’s actions are far reaching.

First and foremost, the arm bowler concerned, who is relatively new to using a bowling arm and had only recently returned to competitive bowling, was devastated at not being allowed to play.

The objective is to hold inter-branch competitions, thereby providing a pathway to selection for the National Team.

Then there is a question on the effect on the team which had to be reshuffled without the guidance of team selectors.

Another major step has been taken in the search for the best Arm Bowlers in Queensland with the recent announcement of the inaugural State Championships for Arm Bowlers.

Questions are now being asked about grounds for appeal and the need for at least an apology to the arm bowler and the team.

Singles and Pairs will be held at Musgrave Hill on the Gold Coast from the April 28 to May 1 with the strong possibility of May 2 being required to complete the event.

This is an open event with the only requirement that all participants be a Queensland registered arm bowler.

Entry forms can be found on the BQ website.

Naturally it was a major distraction to the team and they performed well below expectation, losing their three games.

I have since asked a recently qualified umpire on how they would have handled the situation and they supported the umpire’s actions. I asked if the umpire received any instructions or training concerning arm bowlers during the umpire’s course and was told no. The umpire explained that the Club had provided a two-page document on arm bowlers that appeared to be several years old and was unaware of the BA Policy on Artificial Devices. Other Club Officials I have spoken to also believe the umpire acted correctly. In fact, I have been unable to find anyone who supports my interpretation of the BA Policy as people are unaware of the Policy’s existence. It being the holiday season, senior officials were unavailable for comment.

I share this experience to demonstrate that arm bowlers are consistently harassed and discriminated by other bowlers and Club Officials on a regular basis, sometimes to the point that arm bowlers walk away from our sport. Our motto of “Keeping Bowlers on the Green” summarises what all bowlers and officials should be focusing on when they see a player using an artificial device. february 2018 queensland bowler 17

s r e d n a l Queens

rule the roost at national titles The 2017 Australian Championships returned to the national calendar after a 12-year hiatus (having last been played at Harbord, NSW in 2004) and drew the best players from across the nation to the idyllic greens of Merimbula’s Club Sapphire.

In a true showdown of strength, all eight State and Territory Association winners of singles, pairs, triples and fours played off for the chance to be crowned national champions. However, Queensland’s representatives were determined to take the lion’s share of the silverware and picked up five of the eight titles on offer.

Singles Champion (Women) Kylie Whitehead (VIC)

Singles Champion (Men) Aron Sherriff (NSW)

Singles It was a thriller of a match in the men’s singles finals with Aron Sherriff (then NSW) giving fellow Jackaroo Barrie Lester (VIC) a run for his money. While Sherriff controlled the middle half of the game, Lester fought back to bring the game level at 22-22.

“I think there’s people who have been playing this sport for 30, 40 or even 50 years who have still never seen a game as good as this,” Rinkside Live commentator Aidan Davis said.

Quality play by Sherriff on the second to last end of the game placed Lester on the ropes with Aron holding a two-shot lead (22-24). Sherriff’s nifty draw on the final end secured his opponent’s fate as Lester was unable to summon the accuracy needed on his final drive and the ‘Sherriff’ gained a 25-22 victory and a national title.

Queensland’s men’s singles entry Nathan Rice successfully claimed bronze with a 25-15 triumph over Darwin Bowler Trystan Smallacombe.

Victoria’s Kylie Whitehead produced a comprehensive 25-13 win over NSW’s Natasha Scott to take out national honours, meanwhile Queensland’s Kiwi import Kateyln Inch outwitted Tasmania’s Rae Simpson 25-9 to claim bronze.

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Pairs Champions L to R: Des Cann Jr., Anthony Kiepe, Natasha Jones, Lynsey Clarke

Pairs

Queensland dominated the green on day three with wins in both the men’s and women’s pairs titles with Queensland meeting NSW in both finals, but the talent from north of the border proved to be strong for their opponents.

While NSW’s Genevieve Delves and Natasha Scott took an early lead in the women’s event, Helensvale’s Natasha Jones and Lynsey Clarke found their momentum with a seven-shot end midway through the match, which ultimately decided the title for Queensland 23-17.

“The competition was extremely tough,” Natasha Jones said.

“It was great to play with Lynsey though, as she’s such an exceptional person on and off the green and her never give up attitude and whole personality is such an inspiration to be around.

“She’s literally my rock, she saved us in the pairs and is an absolute gun. I couldn’t have asked to play with anyone better.”

It was a much closer battle for fellow Helensvale pair Anthony Kiepe and Des Cann Jr., who met Cabramatta’s Ashley Mitchell and Carl Healey in the men’s final.

The local crowd were treated to a terrific display of bowls with the Queenslanders taking the title by a mere two-shot margin to finish 15-13.

November 28 - December 1

Triples Champions (Women) Lynne Thompson, Genevieve Delves, Natasha Scott

Triples Champions (Men) Ryan Bester, Kevin Anderson, Sean Ingham

Triples Broadbeach’s Sean Ingham, Kevin Anderson and Ryan Bester added a third title to the Queensland contingent’s ledger at the halfway point of the competition’s eight disciplines.

The Gold Coast-based trio, who also represents Australia, Scotland and Canada’s development teams, secured a five-shot victory over the Northern Territory’s Stan Smolski, Graeme Kitto and Ralph Fair, 19-14, to claim the men’s triples.

Raymond Terrace’s Lynne Thompson, Genevieve Delves and Natasha Scott claimed their national title following their encounter against Tasmania’s Vicki Winley, Kim Saunders and Rebecca Van Asch, from Invermay. The NSW contingent took the women’s triples title 19-6.

The Tweed Heads based threesome of Anne-Marie Peart, under-18 star Jessica Srisamruaybai and Melissa Larcombe upstaged the Top End’s Lauren Kingsley, Carolyn Smolski and Colleen Orr 18-13 in the women to earn the bronze medallions.

The Men’s Bronze went to Crawford Linton, Matt Blackburn and Steve Rawlings, from New South Wales, who prevailed over WA’s Mark Simpson, Daniel Patterson and Justin Opie with a slender 13-12.

Fours Champions L to R Back: Julie Keegan, Nathan Rice, Matthew Lucas Front: Chloe Stewart, Natasha Jones, Linsey Clarke, Des Cann Jr., Brett Wilkie

Fours

The composite quartet of Helensvale’s Natasha Jones and skip Lynsey Clarke along with Broadbeach’s Julie Keegan and Chloe Stewart were the first to collect gold.

The experienced side toppled NSW’s star-studded line-up of Sharon McReynolds, Lynne Thompson, Genevieve Delves and Natasha Scott 12-10 in the decider.

Club Helensvale’s Des Cann Jr, Matthew Lucas, Brett Wilkie and Nathan Rice secured the men’s fours honours, with a seven-shot victory over Narooma’s Peter Hattam, Keith Bowater, John Breust and Jay Breust.

The Gold Coast based team all played their part to perfection to secure a 16-9 victory against the NSW men, who certainly gave the local Merimbula crowd plenty of occasion to cheer throughout the match.

“It was an amazing feeling to walk away and win two golds with such great teammates and it will be something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life,” Cann said.

“I think every game in the fours and the pairs was tough; when you get to that level everyone is a state champion, everyone deserves to be there and can play well.

“Helensvale is a great club, as they are so supportive of the bowlers and I think that turns into medals at events like these.

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Prize pot lures bowlers to Urangan

Turkey Triples

Held over two days (December 2-3) and featuring $10,000 in total prize money, Urangan Bowls Club’s Men’s Fours carnival proved to be a smash hit with bowlers who had travelled from as far away as the Gold Coast to take part.

Winners Urangan president’s team from left to right George Dean, Barry Tryhorn, Alan Burness (Pialba) and Dalby skip Doug Wilson.

“The event was a huge success,” Urangan Bowls Club president George Dean said.

“We had players from Dalby, Ipswich, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Murgon, Wondai as well as the local bowlers from the clubs of Pialba and Hervey Bay. “Everyone who took part said they had thoroughly enjoyed the competition, and I can’t wait to see everyone back again in 2018.”

Runners up

Third place

The winners of this year’s event were the Urangan president’s team consisting of himself, Barry Tryhorn, Alan Burness (Pialba) and Dalby skip Doug Wilson.

Second place went to the combination team of William Karran (Urangan) and Moore Park’s Robert Northover, Robert Trudgian and Wayne Barnett, while the Urangan team of Mervyn Dugdell, William Stevenson, Ian Anderson and Trevor Glynn finished in third place.

Maroon Arm Bowlers at Manly The last Maroon Arm Bowlers open pairs game for the year was held at Club Manly on December 11, with 28 teams taking part from Laidley, Mooloolaba, Kawana, Urangan, North Dalby, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

The overall winners were John Amos (Algester) and Geoff Geary (Mooloolaba) and runners up were Arthur Collins (Tweed Heads) and Terry McFadden (South Tweed).

The $20,000 Turkey Triples returned in December 2017 for its second instalment.

Club Helensvale’s Winners Nathan Rice, Nathan Rice skipped Jayden Christie, Sean Ingham and Adam his team to victory Smith (XXXX Sponsor) this time around, with the Jackaroo teaming up with fellow club member Jayden Christie and Broadbeach’s Sean Ingham to collect the $7,500 top prize.

“It was another fantastic tournament with some quality games played,” tournament organiser Des Wilson said.

“The standard of bowling this year was second to none.

“The Turkey Triples really showcases Club Pine Rivers as the place to be for high level competition and I’m looking forward to hosting the next one.”

The event attracted a full field of 28 teams from all parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales and the winners were determined by wins and margins.

“After two days’ play, there were only two teams that won all seven games,” Wilson said.

Rice and his team finished as the victors with a score of 7+78, while Capalaba’s Rick Barnes, Peter Brown (Belmont) and Jaime Anderson were left as runners-up on 7+68.

Winners Geoff Geary (Mooloolaba) and John Amos (Algester) with Leanne Grieve

Runners up Arthur Collins (Tweed Heads) and Terry McFadden (South Tweed) with Leanne Grieve

South Tweed’s John Bain, Scott De Jongh and Broadbeach’s Jade Groenewege lost just one game to finish in third place with 6+43.

Grundon Fours shootout Story by Peter Rookas It was another win for the Fours team of South Toowoomba’s Blair and Steve Merrell and Pittsworth’s Darby Coutts and Shane Greentree in the $5,000 K & R Plumbing Supplies Grundon Fours Bowls Carnival, with the defending champs stealing the show on the narrowest of margins.

Twenty-two teams battled it out over two days at North Toowoomba Bowls Club, playing five games of 16 ends.

With Steve Merrell as skip and his experienced father Blair leading, the foursome finished undefeated with five wins and a total margin of 52.

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‘Stretch’ Elton and West’s Hayden Vogler and Gary Gray, with five wins and a margin scored of 51.

Queensland junior representative Hayden Vogler was in top form, as was his fellow Queensland and recent Australian Under 18 Pairs championship winner, Jake Rynne.

President of North Toowoomba, Cam King, was elated with the carnival and the support from visiting bowlers.

“The Grundon Fours has a great history in the club and now with the generous support of club member, Randy Krause of K & R Plumbing Supplies, the future of the carnival is assured,” King said.

We had bowlers from throughout the region and NSW playing on quite possibly the best prepared greens in Toowoomba that equal any in Queensland.”

King says the North Toowoomba club will now build on this success and look to stage many more major events that will attract some of the best bowlers in Queensland.

(Left to Right) Cameron King, Darby Coutts, Randy Krause, Steve Merrell, Shane Greentree, Blair Merrell.

been doing?

Fabulous Fours Finish at Russell Island The weekend of November 11-12 last year saw 14 teams from across South East Queensland playing in the annual Russell Island Bowls Club Fours tournament.

Russell Island Bowls Club’s president John Schmith with winners Ron Kelsey, Neil Davis, Ken Hurren and club captain Lynette Morley (Victoria Pt.)

The competition was tough, but after some exciting play on both days, the Victoria Point team emerged as the winners.

Keeping their cool at Coolum

Winners Brett Wilkie, Jonathan Cameron and Ray Pearse

The winning pair were one of two teams entered by Bowls Australia as part of the Australian Squad’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games next April, with fellow Jackaroos Kelsey Cottrell (NSW) and Carla Krizanic (VIC) joining Wilkie and Pearse to make up the field of 40 teams.

Club Helensvale’s Brett Wilkie said the talented field, which featured Rob Parrella, Rebecca Rixon and Jay Cross, made sure the pair were on top form for every round of the closely contested competition.

“We had a good tough hit-out every game and I think there were nine, three-game winners after the first day and there were four, five-game winners going into the last round,” Wilkie said.

The Christmas spirit took hold at Coolangatta Bowls Club with bowlers donning a festive attire on the green for a roll up, although the December heat meant a few beverages were needed to keep cool (or at least that was the excuse anyway!).

A few laughs were had at the clubhouse where bowlers were enjoying the atmosphere and exchanging good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

A scrumptious Christmas buffet awaited players afterwards, including dessert (home-made Christmas Cake, cheese & fruit platters) made by the ladies which proved to be a hit.

The heavy hitting interstate combo of Brett Wilkie (Helensvale) and Ray Pearse (Cabramatta) finished top of the class in the prestigious $10,000 Invitational Pairs at Coolum Beach Bowls Club held December 2-3.

The duo was the only team to secure a win in all six rounds of the two-day event.

Christmas at Coolie

Plenty of raffle prizes were distributed before the floor started to rock with a bit of dancing to finish off a great day at the bowlo.

Denis Murphy and partner Sonia on the dance floor Runners up Paul Jopson, Jonathan Cameron and Kurt Brown

Father Christmas Charlie Pawlak Third place Steven Tong, Jonathan Cameron and Alex Murtagh

“So there was quite a close battle to win the event!”

Broadbeach’s Paul Jopson and Kurt Brown (ATW) finished in second place with five wins, a draw and a margin of 43 shots, while Pine Rivers’ Steven Tong and Alex Murtagh took third place honours with five wins, a draw and a margin of 27.

Fifth place Kelsey Cottrell and Carla Krizanic

Lindsay Phillips, Ladies Secretary Pam Bews and Ladies Vice President Noela Irwin

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been doing?

League of Legends

By Peter Rookas The Legends of Rugby League visited Laidley Bowls Club, Lockyer Valley (home of BQ Vice-President Kerry Green) late last year for a roll-up with sponsors before the big game of league in Gatton at Cahill Park.

The Legends of League concept has been running in Queensland under the guidance of Troy Byers and Craig Teevan for over 15 years and brings together former Origin, Queensland, NSW and

Australian rugby league greats playing against local All Star sides.

Players like Robbie O’Davis, Nathan Blacklock, Cliffy Lyons, Scott Hill, Stu Kelly, Chris Walker, Bryan Niebling, Peter Gill, Noel Goldthorpe, Kevin Campion and more recently Petero Civoniceva, Scott Prince, Nathan Friend and Ashley Harrison turn out against local All Star sides in a ‘friendly’ game of league.

Keep an eye out for them in your local area.

Beenleigh Reigns Supreme Story by Cecily Conradi

Burrum Heads men’s president Des Bretherton, ladies president Debra McGarry and club chairman Paul Petrie.

Another successful grant application Burrum Heads Bowls Club has purchased a trailer and 12 sets of coaching bowls with funds received through a successful “Get Going Clubs” grant application made to the Queensland Government’s Department of National Parks, Sports and Racing.

The trailer will be used to carry bowling equipment to pennant and similar bowls team events and will be towed by the club’s courtesy bus.

The coaching bowls will be used to coach new bowlers and for barefoot bowlers with a selection of sizes from size 00 sets to size 4 sets.

After winning two pennant flags in Division 3 and Division 10 in the Gold Coast region, Beenleigh’s Division 3 team went to Coolum to contest the Combined South East Queensland Pennant Title in November 2017.

After successfully beating home team favourites Coolum 52-45 in the first round, they then faced off against Windsor winning 59-32, before facing Aspley Memorial in the third game to win yet again 50-39.

Needless to say, the club was proud of this effort and they look forward to more competition in 2018.

The club’s membership has increased considerably this year and Beenleigh is looking towards 2018 with anticipation and hopefully more winning results.

GO THE MUDDIES!

Beenleigh backed up their performance on the following day again in what could only be called atrocious conditions.

The rain pelted down and the wind was howling, but Beenleigh battled on to prevail against Tewantin-Noosa 59/41, but luckily conditions improved for the fifth game against Woodford 65/41.

Beenleigh’s Division 3 team: Gary Gilligan, Joey Bennett, John Morris, Peter McKeough, Ken Ashford, Eric Farnsworth & Fred Silver. Second Row, Brett Rowland, Chris Jagusch, Jason Constable & Alan Ferguson. Front Row, Steve Gray, Ryan Gilbert & president/manager Tony Swift.

Age no barrier at Mackay City Norma Farrell, who recently turned 90, and Ashlee Knight, who has just turned 14, are Mackay City Ladies Bowling Club’s oldest and youngest members.

Oldest member Norma Farrell (90) with youngest member Ashlee Knight (14) after being presented with District Novice winner’s trophy.

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Norma joined North Mackay Ladies Bowls Club at the end of 1982 and in her first year won the District Novice Singles, as well as held positions of Games Controller and as Selector.

In 1992, Norma joined Mackay City Ladies Bowling Club as a foundation member and after some time became President. Over the next few years she won B Grade Singles, Open Pairs and Triples but said she was never quite good enough to win the Open Singles.

Norma still enjoys playing social bowls each week. In November, after a game of bowls, President Maria Atkins presented Norma with her matriarch badge, some Life member Norma flowers and a cake.

Farrell with her cake

and flowers at Mackay

Ashlee started playing City Bowls Club on her bowls in early 2017 and birthday. won the District Novice Singles. She was the lead in both the Club Mixed Fours and Club Mixed Triples winning teams. Ashlee is grateful to her coach, Robyn Beale, for her help, guidance and support.

ON THE LAWN WITH MULLINS LAWYERS

Corporate changes – notify, notify, notify!

As many of you know, when buying or establishing a new licensed premises, as part of the liquor and gaming application process, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) requires substantial probity information in relation to your personal affairs and financial circumstances to determine whether you are a fit and proper person to hold a liquor licence.

As these requirements also apply to corporate structures which can be much more complex, we thought it timely to provide a refresher on your notification requirements under the relevant legislation.

Transfers of land – requirements for landowners In circumstances where you own the land on which your club operates, particularly through a different entity such as a trust, it is important to ensure that this interest is registered with the OLGR, which is done by completing a Form 6 – Registration of Financial Interest.

It is an offence under the Liquor Act 1992 if you fail to notify the OLGR within 28 days of acquiring an interest in a licensed premises, even if this is only as a third party landlord, and the penalty is $126.15. Although this is only a small financial penalty, there are more important commercial reasons to ensure that your interest is registered, in particular in circumstances where you are a landlord at a venue which is run by a third party, or if you seek to sell the club business to a third party, and retain the land only.

Registration of your interest protects you where a third party business operator defaults or vacates the premises. If you are

registered with the OLGR, you can apply to transfer the licence into your own name to ensure that revenue is not lost while you search for a new lessee for the venue and to avoid the licence being cancelled.

Change in controlling interest – for licensees Section 150 of the Liquor Act 1992 requires a corporate licensee to give the OLGR written notice within 14 days of every change in the controlling interest of the corporation.

Typically, these changes include changes to the executive officers of the company, such as the appointment or retirement of directors, share transfers, particularly where these are to an entity which has not gone through the probity process, and in the case of trust structures, changes to the beneficiaries under these instruments.

These provisions are mirrored under the Gaming Machine Act 1991, however it is important to note that the OLGR must be notified within 7 days of these types of changes to a gaming licensee.

It is critical to ensure that you comply with these deadlines, as the penalty for noncompliance can be up to 100 penalty units, or $12,615 for each offence.

In notifying the OLGR of these changes, you will need to ensure that new Form 5 - Personal Details Schedules (Liquor) and Personal Probity Forms (Gaming) are completed by any new executive officers of the company, and should the OLGR be satisfied with the information provided, they will simply approve the changes.

AUTHORS

Curt Schatz, MANAGING PARTNER & Scott Vanderwolf, SOLICITOR In the event the OLGR are not satisfied, in a worst case scenario, you may be required to change the executive officers or vary the shareholding so that the OLGR are satisfied the new executive officers, shareholders, or beneficiaries under a trust are fit and proper people to be involved in a corporate entity which holds a liquor and gaming licence.

While the obligations to report your corporate changes to the OLGR can seem onerous, we have worked with a number of clients in recent times to keep the OLGR appraised of these changes, and have reaped the benefits of this ongoing disclosure for future acquisitions, as the probity process for new acquisitions can be much quicker if the OLGR is already up to date on the licensee’s corporate details.

These matters are often overlooked by licensees and landowners, however as the consequences of non-compliance can be severe, it is important to get on the front foot with your disclosure to the OLGR, as this can save a lot of time and heartache down the track.

If you would like to discuss these issues and the structure of your business further, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07 3224 0230.

TRUSTED ADVISORS SINCE 1980 We have extensive experience advising the club industry with everything from liquor and gaming to structural change.

We are proud to provide reliable, high quality legal advice for the club industry.

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y r T & e C om

What we’ve learnt from BQ’s

MONTH

As you may have seen both in the Bowler and on the BQ Facebook page, we were promoting a new initiative to drive up membership numbers at bowls clubs across Queensland. Out of 314 affiliated clubs, 41 participated in the Come & Try Month during November 2017. BQ provided personalised promotional material for participating clubs and clubs were encouraged to share the event on their social media pages, by word-of-mouth and through community or local media.

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North Toowoomba Bowls Club and Biloela Bowls Club at the inaugural Come & Try Day in November 2017.

How much success did the clubs have?

Out of the clubs who hosted a Come & Try day, 70 per cent gained new social and fully paid members.

What did clubs with unsuccessful days have problems with?

In the follow up survey, clubs said they wished they had more time to prepare for and advertise the event. Some clubs had an issue with volunteers offering to help promote the event with flyers, but then pull out at the last minute, which meant the club struggled to advertise their day. Some clubs were also underwhelmed by the response in the local community with low turnout numbers for their event.

“Great idea - well worth holding. No negatives.”

Yvonne Geall, Biloela Bowls Club

“Good revenue for club.”

Al Turnbull, Malanda Bowls Club

What did the clubs with successful days do?

The most successful clubs were ones which promoted the day as a family friendly event and played music on the greens to promote a more relaxed atmosphere.

The successful clubs also focused on promoting one specific day and included a free sausage sizzle to draw people in. Successful clubs also advertised via word of mouth, canvassing and through local media outlets.

What days worked the best?

Sunday from about 12pm was the best time to hold the event.

Next month in the Bowler, we will provide some tips on BQ’s ideal Come & Try day!

We will cover a recommended budget, suggested promotion needed in the lead up to the event, what to do on the day, menu, entertainment and more.

“We had a good attendance of potential new members. It was well supported by existing members.”

Brian Stumer, Hervey Bay Bowls Club

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The resurrection of

East Bundaberg

Story by Noel Cullen

After two devastating floods in 2011 and 2013, members of the East Bundaberg Bowls Club had to transfer to the nearby Across The Waves Club to continue playing, which left the club’s membership numbers at a level where the future of the club hung in the balance.

A meeting of the few remaining members led to the decision to at least have a go at saving the club. Through the leadership of club president Peter Ey and his dedicated committee, the club survived on a small group of social bowlers who were happy to be back on their greens.

Despite having to start all over again, they found themselves in a position similar to how every bowls club in the land was born. The club had no tenure of the greens and were fortunate to be able to use the East Bundaberg Sports Club on play days.

Membership numbers gradually grew, allowing the club to enter a men’s team in Div. 7 in 2014 and, through promotion over consecutive years, claim Div four flag in 2017 and finish as runners up in Div 6.

The ladies entered the first ever team in Div 2 and were narrowly beaten into third.

Today, the club is evenly balanced between social bowlers and competitive bowlers. Through natural transition, they have embraced the fact that they are a club with momentum and will no doubt be one of the leading clubs in the District and local region.

The Sports Club now has a long-term lease which includes the bowling facilities and this ensures the club’s longevity.

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An advanced coach has been appointed and conducts group training drills for competition squads and is available free to all members.

Our club asked for players to nominate for the Taylor Wide Bay Classic competition this year and were overwhelmed with 31 names. Sponsors were also keen to feature on our new competition shirt, with the Sports Club showing their commitment with $500 and eight others contributing $300 each. The club’s President has been the driving force behind our rapid growth and has agreed to continue as president for a fifth term of a now stable club with plenty of members sharing the load.

East Bundaberg is a shining example of a unified club defying the trend of diminishing numbers affecting most clubs in Australia.

We can attribute our survival and growth to providing our members with a common goal and members being united.

Word of mouth is spread by bowlers attending our money days who feel the goodwill and atmosphere at the club. Most of all we have a good leader with business experience.

It is a wonderful story of how, being faced with a grave situation, we are one of the fastest growing clubs in the land.

It is a real joy to be a part of it.

Development with Wade and Andrew Wade

Sport and Recreation QLD Get

Andrew

In the Game Funding

Each year, opening in July and closing in September, Sport and Recreation have two funding programs that comprise the Queensland Government’s Get in the Game initiative to support sport and active recreation at the grassroots level.

Get Going provides funding to support not-forprofit local sport and recreation organisations to create and provide access to participation opportunities for Queenslanders.

What funding is available?

Eligible not-for-profit sport and active recreation organisations can apply for funding of up to $7,500 (GST exclusive).

What projects are eligible?

Organisations can apply for funding for only ONE project.

An eligible project can be made up of any combination of the following components up to a maximum of $7,500 (GST exclusive): • Education and training • Equipment • Participation.

Projects should address the identified need and meet the program objectives to: • Enable local sport and recreation organisations to deliver projects that improve participation opportunities • Develop the capacity of sport and recreation organisations to deliver participation opportunities.

This year, 24 Queensland Bowling Clubs applications were successful which amounted to a total of over $160,000. This money will go towards implementing new programs, which will increase participation and membership to grow our sport at the grass roots level.

RBM - CENTRAL QLD Wade Mutzelburg 0429 442 818 wmutzelburg@bowls.com.au

Get Playing Places and Spaces

aims to assist local sport and recreation organisations with the development of places and spaces to encourage Queenslanders to become involved in the sport and active recreation activity of their choice.

What funding is available?

Organisations are eligible for funding up to a maximum of $100,000 (GST exclusive). Applicants need to contribute a minimum of 20 per cent to the total eligible project costs.

What projects are eligible?

Projects eligible for funding must be a new, upgraded or a replacement facility development that supports participation in sport and active recreation. Eligible organisations can only apply for ONE project.

This year, seven Queensland Bowling Clubs applications were successful which amounted to $597,000 to upgrade facilities. Some programs that were funded this year included new green lighting, synthetic greens, renovations for existing greens and upgrade to current club facilities.

If your club would like to know if your club or project are eligible or would like a hand completing the applications process, please contact your local Regional Bowls Manager. For more information relating to the Get in the Game Funding, go to www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame

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Noronha and Twist claim Hong Kong gold Australia’s Jessie Noronha and Ben Twist capped off a stunning campaign at the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic, with the pair returning home having secured half of the titles on offer at the L To R: Chloe Stewart, Bolivia Millerick, Ben Twist and Jessie Noronha. illustrious invitational event.

Image: Bowls Australia The competition boasts singles and pairs disciplines for both men and women and features some of the best players in the world. However, Noronha was undoubtedly the tournament’s biggest winner this year, prevailing in the men’s singles event against a huge field of 128 players.

he united with Twist in the longer pairs event, which featured 96 players, and cut a swath through the sectional and post-sectional stages of the competition.

Warilla’s Noronha upstaged Scotland’s John Fleming with one-and-a-half sets in the final, 5-7, 5-5 to secure the blueribbon title.

The pair were clinical in the business end, claiming straight-sets victories in the playoff, semi-finals and finals encounters but their title triumph came courtesy of an 8-7, 11-1 win against England’s David Bolt and Taylor Mark on November 19.

Noronha didn’t rest on his laurels after a successful start to the event. Instead,

Hong Kong’s Vivian Yip won the women’s singles title in the tiebreaker

against former Australian world champion Julie Keegan, 4-9, 9-6, 4-1.

Thailand’s Songsin Tsao and Jintana Visanuvimol secured the women’s pairs trophy, with a tie-break win against South Africa.

Queensland’s Bolivia Millerick and Chloe Stewart were also granted the opportunity to experience the rigours of international competition abroad but didn’t feature in the medal stages this time around, after being dealt a straight-sets defeat to the eventual winners in the play-off round.

Rising star continues to shine There’s a new North Toowoomba’s Jake Rynne went from strength to strength in 2017 and finished the year with a plethora of accolades, including the prestigious Darling Downs Association Singles Championship title.

Rynne shows no sign of slowing down in 2018 either.

“He’s going good at the moment and young Jake definitely seems to be in the zone,” North Toowoomba’s president Cameron King said.

“He continues to represent the club well and he’s got a very bright future ahead of him.”

Rynne concurrently holds the recent U15 State Singles title, North Toowoomba’s A Grade Champion of Champions 28 queensland bowler february 2018

title, District Champion of Champions Singles title and the Group 3 Champion of District Championship Singles.

Downs District secretary Harry Warr said he has been impressed by the “14-year-old wonder” who has already achieved so much in the sport despite his young age.

“I don’t think this feat would have been done by anyone, anywhere in Australia, let alone by somebody so young,” Warr said.

Sherriff in town Club Helensvale’s roster of top talent has increased once more with the new arrival of four times international bowler of the year Aron Sherriff.

The experienced Jackaroo has played more than 200 games for NSW and can now be called upon as a Queensland state rep.

Rynne continues to be an integral part of the Queensland Junior squad and says he hopes to eventually represent Australia on the international stage.

The 32-year-old moved from his long-time NSW club Ettalong and cited his young family as the reason for his move to the Gold Coast. The move also means he will be playing alongside his fellow Jackaroo team mates at the club.

“I’m looking forward to what the year will bring and I’m just going to be working on improving my game as there’s always ways to improve,” Jake said.

“Being able to play with three of my great mates in Case (Mark Casey), Wizz (Brett Wilkie) and Lurch (Nathan Rice) was obviously a massive selling point,” Sherriff said.

“I try to study what the top bowlers do so I can learn from them and build their techniques into my game.”

Sherriff has his sights set on this year’s Commonwealth Games after he collected bronze in the singles at his last Games at Glasgow in 2014.

“The goal from beginning was to one day win a gold medal for Australia.

“I’m still working at it and hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to get the opportunity to play for my country at some point in the future.”

Umpire with Joan Brotherton I hope you all had an enjoyable and safe Christmas and New Year and I am sure that you are all looking forward to another busy year.

This month, I would like to look at the preparation required to measure/umpire a game.

Let’s say that you have been asked to umpire a competition.

What do you need to do to be ready to perform this officiating request?

First, the personal requirements needed to be an umpire are: • Be trustworthy • Be responsible, positive and professional • Be physically and mentally prepared • Be competent in all areas required.

Second, you need to have a good grasp of the basics, which are: • What to do at the venue: –– Arrive well before start time –– introduce yourself to the Officials of the day and fellow Umpires on duty Make all the necessary measurement and green equipment checks. This is important especially checking the boundary pegs as you do not want to be called out to measure and the boundary pegs are not in the correct position (see photo).

• How to dress: You need to be neatly attired and wearing the required uniform.

• What to do with the equipment: All equipment should be checked and be readily available in a handy position (see photo).

Umpire, Eileen Gough, preparing to check, prior to the commencement of the games that the boundary pegs are in the correct position as this is very important.

Showing the umpire equipment set out in a handy position ready for any measurement when called.

• Where to keep your water bottle: Locate in a safe position near your equipment and out of view of players and cameras.

• Understanding the conditions of play: Make sure you have a copy of the Conditions of Play and that you have read them.

• Accessing the Law Book: Make sure you have a current copy of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls.

• Finding out if trial ends are allowed: –– Check the Conditions of Play if trial ends are allowed.

–– After trial ends, check that player’s bowls are from a matched set, current date stamp (if required in the Conditions of Play) and stickers.

–– If timed games make sure players do not start before the bell.

Third, be ready during the game by: • Having your equipment on-hand: Make sure the equipment is in place and you have your own personal equipment ready, so that when called you can proceed to the required rink as soon as possible. This is very important particularly if the games are timed.

• Being in the right position: The ideal position is in the middle of the green in the direction of play. From there, you should have a clear view of all rinks and be able to access any rink quickly. If possible, stand while umpiring.

There are many extras you also need to be aware of, for example keeping the banks clear and the indicators removed.

• Doing the following when called: –– Determine which rink is calling you and the equipment needed –– Walk briskly without running –– Check with both teams what is required to measure –– Take a second to assess the situation –– Have players move bowls not in question –– If assistance is needed, then your best option is to call on another measurer/umpire or neutral player (important – the umpire is at the decision end) –– Work on the open side – walk around head, not through it –– Chock all leaning bowls –– Go to the flat bowl first –– Return to the first bowl –– Make your decision, communicate it to the players and leave the green.

• Finishing up properly: When the game is completed, all equipment is to be checked and returned to its storage place in good condition, ready to be used for the next event.

Finally, keeping an Officiating Diary is important for selfreflection and it is also a record of any officiating events in which you have been involved. It should state the event, time, place and level of competition and any record of incidents that may have occurred during the playing of the event.

Recently I attended a successful Marker/Measurer/ Umpire Accreditation Course run by Brisbane North District Umpire Committee Members, Cynthia Shields and Susanne Gurgacz.

Attending the Umpire Accreditation course from L to R: Jan Skewes (Aspley), Susanne Gurgacz (P & A), Cynthia Shields (P & A), Beatrice Kassulke (Asley), Liz Blake (Aspley), Louise Edwards (Aspley), Patricia Joyce (Aspley) and Lou Giddens (Toombul). february 2018 queensland bowler 29

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80 years of Sunshine The Sunshine Ladies The Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club celebrated its 80-year anniversary on November 28 and attracted more than 130 players and guests to the event.

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Officially opened in November 1937, the club has been home to multiple national and state champions, including a fours team which won the Australian fours title two years in a row.

Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club patronesses Eileen Franz and June O’Sullivan cutting the anniversary cake.

During the proceedings, a matriarch badge of 90 years was presented to Marie Kreamer who was the club’s games controller for 15 years, retiring just 12 months ago.

“Many happy days of bowling have been enjoyed since 1937,” club secretary Joy Telfer said.

Still up for a game at 96 The Atherton Bowls Club’s oldest member Guido Armenti celebrated his 96th birthday with his family and fellow members at the Atherton Bowls Club.

The celebration included a bowls afternoon and a sumptuous afternoon tea complete with birthday cake.

Armenti began playing in 1985 and still plays competitively several times a week and it was no surprise to see a full green of bowlers on Sunday.

Guido joined his children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and club members for two games of bowls skipping his team to victory. What an inspiration!

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Guido is presented with his Christmas ham by son Italo and daughter Grace

Nambour Heights Celebrates 50 Years Nambour Heights celebrated its 50th anniversary on December, 2 2017. The club which was established in 1967 was the dream of Con Daetz, who set up its foundation.

Plenty to

celebrate

at Ipswich

Although small in comparison to most clubs, the Heights has always been a strong community with a dedicated membership and prides itself on having the reputation of being a friendly club.

The end of last year was a time to celebrate for Ipswich with Jean Bell receiving her 25 year meritorious service award and enjoying her 97th birthday party at the same time.

“Nambour Heights has always been, and will continue to be, the small club with a big heart,” Nambour Height Bowls Club secretary Ian Coleman said.

Special guests on the anniversary night included foundation members Bill McKenzie, Jim Britten and life members Jim Stewart, Col Byrne and Del Shepherd.

Club president Ron Price presented a factual and interesting presentation of notable events extracted from minute books. The highlight of the night was a special award presented to Del Shepherd for her outstanding efforts for both bowling and administration over many years.

Congratulations too to Greg Lyons, who was presented with the Allan Jones Award for being the player of 2017.

L to R: Club Vice President Sally Lyons, Ipswich Mayor, Andrew Antoniolli, BQ’s Colleen Ryan, Jean Bell, BQ’s Carmel Gibb, Michelle Davidson, Helen Wood-Bradley, Lea Stewart (Swifts). Front row is the President of the Ipswich Club, Sylvia Jones (kneeling).

Gin Gin celebrates 70 years of bowls Members of the club held a special anniversary day late last year to commemorate the club’s inaugural opening in 1947, featuring Over 70s and Under 70s teams.

“It was a great day of celebrations with 32 teams consisting of 96 players travelling from all over the district to take part,” Gin Gin Bowls Club’s publicity officer Tania Munro said.

Beattie Cooke (100) and Kathleen Klein (96) cutting the cake

Bowls Qld Kerry Green with the life members, Beattie Cooke (100) and Kathleen Klein (96)

The Over 70s Winners – B. Hoffstetter, J. Barrett and R. Manderson. Kerry Green (Bowls Qld) presenting the prize.

The Under 70s Winners – L. Browne, L. Marshall and G. Finlay. Stuart Bonnett (Friendlies Society Private Hospital Hospital representative) presenting the prize (pictured second from the right).

“The club’s dedicated Presidents Richard and Cathy Manderson and many other volunteers put in a lot of time and effort to make sure the day went smoothly.

“We also had a raffle which was kindly donated by Pam of Partridge Design.

“The day would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors Bendigo Bank, The Friendlies Society Private Hospital, The Bargara Bowls Shop, Doug Maughan and Bob Payne.”

Special guests included BQ’s Kerry Green, Flynn’s Ken O’Dowd MP, Cr Wayne Honor and Bundaberg District Men’s president Frank Millerick, also in attendance were Life members Beattie Cooke, Kathleen Klein and John Leather.

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Coaching with BQ coaching committee

Dotty

Gibby

Thorpy

Bowls QLD Skills Training Bowls Qld’s Coaching Committee and SubCommittee would like to remind all Districts and Clubs to take advantage of the Skills Programme that is available. This course is provided free of charge

by Bowls Queensland and is open to all registered bowlers regardless of ability, gender or disability.

The Course concentrates on the following three distinct elements:

Mental

Technical

Mental areas discussed are:

• Motivation • Realistic • Focus Imagery • Arousal/Anxiety

Tactical

• Smarter Goal Setting

Technical areas concentrate on the Biomechanics of the bowls delivery. This includes constants and variables that make up the delivery action, how to apply force and utilize muscle memory, video technology and the use of the Bowling Arm.

Tactical areas concentrate on creating skill development by applying scoring to realistic drills and targets, giving sound appreciation on what is required to play the different positions. We look at how to read the different heads and call the correct shots, develop game plans for Singles and Team Events and control the controllable by using the Sport Methodology.

Each individual member of the Committee will deliver the skills using their own style and may include other elements not mentioned.

It is suggested that the Skills Day be considered when a Coaching Assessment Course is being planned by the Districts. This will mean two days for the Assessment Course and one day for the Skills Programme.

For enquiries and any other information concerning Skills Programme appointments please contact Bowls Queensland.

We’d like to make special mention of Lynette Thorp, who passed away in January.

Lynette bowled at Bribie Island Bowls Club and was Thorpy’s wife. RIP Lynette.

Thorpy would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and messages he received after Lynnette’s passing. “My family and I really appreciate the caring comments and support from the bowling community at this difficult time. Thank you.”

Summerland SHOOTOUT There was no shortage of Queensland players in contention for the major prizes on offer at the 58th Summerland Series. More than 60 players travelled down south to take part in the $25,000 event at Ballina, NSW which boasted a total of 414 Australian ranking points to be dished out.

Canada’s top shot Ryan Bester was the only Queenslander to finish with a title win for his efforts.

Bester trumped Capalaba’s Jamie Anderson 21-13 in the all QLD Silver Singles final.

important dates QLD vs NSW Test Series and U/25 Test Series Raymond Terrace NSW Feb 12-13 BPL07 Auckland NZ, Feb 19-22 World Youth Champs Broadbeach, Feb 24-28 Entries Close for Qld Women’s Indoor Qualifying Mar 12 Entries close for State Men’s and Women’s Championships Mar 19 Commonwealth Games Broadbeach, Apr 4-15

Adam Hately, Jamie Anderson and Ryan Bester

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QLD Indoor Qualifying Rounds (Women) Apr 21-23 State Arm Bowlers’ Championships Musgrave Hill Apr 28 – May 2 Australian Sides NT, May 2-6 Domina BCIB District Sides May 9-12 BQ State Championships May 14-27 QLD Indoor Qualifying Rounds (Men) Jun 2-4 Australian Open Gold Coast Jun 9-22

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